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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education